The al-Assad family ruled Syria for more than 50 years. The Syrian civil war has continued for 13.And yet, when the Assad Government ended, it did so in less than two weeks, with the army largely folding in the face of a surprise opposition offensive and Assad himself fleeing to Moscow. The future of Syria is now highly uncertain and beyond the ability of a one hour video to fully explore. But there are still question worth exploring now as the situation continues to play out.Why did Assad’s military crumble, and what are the potential strategic implications for one of his most significant backers?